used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading He was indifferent to his daughter, save that he looked upon her as a necessary link to bind him to Schwartz.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain was a supremely selfish man, as selfish in every way as Zirknitz, and more vicious.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
being joined in close association
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
a small house with a single story
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
a female human offspring
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
Dukesfield
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From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Captain was a supremely selfish man, as selfish in every way as Zirknitz, and more vicious.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
GarretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
GoethenounUS /ɡoʊθ/
German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was indifferent to his daughter, save that he looked upon her as a necessary link to bind him to Schwartz.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Captain was a supremely selfish man, as selfish in every way as Zirknitz, and more vicious.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading He was indifferent to his daughter, save that he looked upon her as a necessary link to bind him to Schwartz.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
Janet
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From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He was indifferent to his daughter, save that he looked upon her as a necessary link to bind him to Schwartz.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was indifferent to his daughter, save that he looked upon her as a necessary link to bind him to Schwartz.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Captain was a supremely selfish man, as selfish in every way as Zirknitz, and more vicious.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
absolutely essential
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
Parkmere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
except for; apart from
From this reading He was indifferent to his daughter, save that he looked upon her as a necessary link to bind him to Schwartz.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
Schwartz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was indifferent to his daughter, save that he looked upon her as a necessary link to bind him to Schwartz.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading The Captain was a supremely selfish man, as selfish in every way as Zirknitz, and more vicious.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
in the near future
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
suburbnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading The Captain was a supremely selfish man, as selfish in every way as Zirknitz, and more vicious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed strange to him that Garret should so strongly object to Janet as a companion for his daughter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was indifferent to his daughter, save that he looked upon her as a necessary link to bind him to Schwartz.
urbanadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrbən/
relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually Ellis enjoyed the exhilaration of riding and the pleasure of admiring the scenery; but on this occasion, beyond the necessary guidance of his machine, he was preoccupied.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The Captain was a supremely selfish man, as selfish in every way as Zirknitz, and more vicious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Captain was a supremely selfish man, as selfish in every way as Zirknitz, and more vicious.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On leaving Goethe Cottage, Ellis jumped on his bicycle, and was soon spinning along the country roads which connected rural Parkmere with the more urban suburb of Dukesfield.
Zirknitz
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From this reading The Captain was a supremely selfish man, as selfish in every way as Zirknitz, and more vicious.
